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LB61 SZJ

2012 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,176 mi
Last recorded123,176 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 SZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 123,176 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 116,833 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 116,833 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 113,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror slightly cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 109,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,221 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 107,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,738 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 104,562 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,425 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2017 96,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,972 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,668 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,661 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 57,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 57,157 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,927 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,796 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 20,243 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 12,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 8,160 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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LB61 SZJ is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 77,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB61 SZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB61 SZJ registered?

LB61 SZJ is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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